Melbourne Girls Grammar
Melbourne Girls Grammar is an independent combined school in South Yarra, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1181, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,046 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
South Yarra VIC 3141. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Melbourne Girls Grammar compares
By ICSEA, Melbourne Girls Grammar ranks 14th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 45 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Christ Church Grammar School, an independent primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Melbourne Girls Grammar scores 1181, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Melbourne Girls Grammar is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About South Yarra
Melbourne Girls Grammar is located in South Yarra, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,063/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 25,028.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Yarra suburb profileSchools near Melbourne Girls Grammar
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melbourne Girls Grammar | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · South Yarra | 0.5 km | 1213 | 32 higher | 287 |
| Melbourne High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Yarra | 0.6 km | 1195 | 14 higher | 1,402 |
| Centre for Higher Education StudiesGovernment Secondary · South Yarra | 0.6 km | 1079 | 102 lower | 468 |
| South Yarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Yarra | 0.7 km | 1152 | 29 lower | 435 |
| Melbourne Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Melbourne | 1.2 km | 1177 | 4 lower | 1,905 |
| Richmond Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Richmond | 1.2 km | 1150 | 31 lower | 316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melbourne Girls Grammar a government school?
No, Melbourne Girls Grammar is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Melbourne Girls Grammar offer?
Melbourne Girls Grammar offers Prep-12.
What is Melbourne Girls Grammar's ICSEA score?
Melbourne Girls Grammar has an ICSEA score of 1181, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melbourne Girls Grammar?
Melbourne Girls Grammar has 1,046 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melbourne Girls Grammar?
The nearest schools to Melbourne Girls Grammar are Christ Church Grammar School (0.5 km), Melbourne Girls Grammar - Morris Hall Campus (0.5 km), Melbourne High School (0.6 km).
Where is Melbourne Girls Grammar located?
Melbourne Girls Grammar is located in South Yarra, VIC 3141. Visit the school website at http://www.mggs.vic.edu.au.